News and Insights

Northern Ireland Childcare Survey – now open!

Press Release
12th August 2021

Parents and childcare providers – your views are essential in shaping childcare policy in Northern Ireland

Help with back to school costs

Press Release
5th August 2021

Employers For Childcare can advise parents on the financial help available with back to school costs.

Executive’s Covid-19 recovery plan fails to recognise vital role of childcare to the economy

Policy Insight
3rd August 2021

Childcare is an essential part of our economic infrastructure and is central to economic recovery.

Feminist Recovery Plan re-launch highlights continued impact of Covid-19 on women

Policy Insight
28th July 2021

Childminders amongst those sharing their experiences of Covid-19 as the Feminist Recovery Plan is re-launched

Employers For Childcare celebrates high levels of customer satisfaction

Press Release
27th July 2021

Latest customer survey finds parents and employers overwhelmingly happy with our service

Self-Employment Income Support Scheme

Policy Insight
26th July 2021

Claims for the fifth Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant will open from late July

A challenging time for childcare providers who are delivering a critical service for children, parents and the economy

Policy Insight
22nd July 2021

Covid-19 has increased pressure on a childcare sector that was already struggling – investment urgently needed.

Overview of Discretionary Support

Policy Insight
21st July 2021

Independent Review of Discretionary Support scheme underway

As restrictions continue to ease make your childcare arrangements in good time

Press Release
6th July 2021

It’s important not to leave planning your childcare until the last minute!

Employers For Childcare welcomes recognition of Social Value in public sector procurement

Policy Insight
5th July 2021

Finance Minister Conor Murphy announces new policy on social value in public sector procurement.